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NV53 UNF

2003 Rover Streetwise

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,759 mi
Last recorded123,759 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV53 UNF
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2015 123,759 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 123,759 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 118,193 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 118,191 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 108,114 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 97,735 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear exhaust section badly corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2011 91,919 miles

1.Front brake discs corroded. 2.Under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some componants. 3.Mist of oil centre steering rack. 4.Oil leak sump area.

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 84,124 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 84,124 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres scrubbed on edges under inflated

Pass 7 Nov 2008 77,649 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 62,440 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Dec 2006 41,587 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Rover Streetwise?

Based on 99,524 MOT tests across 7,213 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
5,402
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
7,213
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 4,744
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,632
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,100
Stop lamp not working 2,357
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2,268
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NV53 UNF is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Rover Streetwise models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 51,750 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover Streetwise fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 4,744 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NV53 UNF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover Streetwise typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Rover Streetwise is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NV53 UNF registered?

NV53 UNF is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 12 December 2003.

Is NV53 UNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV53 UNF shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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